Cannes Lions: Program Costs

The program costs vary from year to year depending on number of students enrolled, exchange rates, and logistical changes. The ESTIMATED program fee for Summer 2023 has not been determined at this time and is subject to change from what is advertised to students. The Program Fee for Summer 2022 was $2,545 (this includes the $300 security deposit paid upon acceptance to the program). This fee is subject to change from what is advertised during the Fall until all students are committed to the program.

In addition to the program fee, students are expected to pay 6 hours of In-state tuition and UGA Mandatory Fees through their Athena student accounts after registration. The HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships can be applied towards TUITION only if applicable. **non-UGA transient students may have an additional $250 fee upon registration**

The program fee listed above includes the following:

  •  3 weeks lodging in apartments located in Juan-Les-Pins, France (2 train stops over from Cannes)
  • Travel Health Insurance (students are automatically enrolled)
  • Opening and closing dinner celebrations
  • Badges to the Cannes Lions Festival
  • Some faculty related expenses
  • Miscellaneous minor program related expenses

The program fee listed above DOES NOT include:

  • 6 hours of in-state tuition and UGA Mandatory fees (see UGA’s website for updated tuition rate for 2023)
  • International airfare (Typically around $1,300)
  • Rail, bus, taxi costs while in country (Estimated total $300)
  • Meals (Estimated $30-$45 a day.. depending on personal eating habits)
  • Personal Purchases
  • 100 euro refundable security deposit at residence upon arrival (will receive back at check out)
  • Passport cost if the student does not have one already
  • International Data plan for your personal cell phone. This is a requirement.
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses